Westnewton Castle

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Westnewton Castle is one of 33 castles the Albion Guide charts in Cumbria. Other castles nearby include St Mungo's Castle, Castle Hill motte (Cumbria) and Cockermouth Castle. The nearest railway station is Aspatria, 2.8 km to the south-east.

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